Prudy
PROO-dee
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
215
Peak Year
#14 in 1947
First Recorded
1912
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive form of Prudence, a Latin name meaning 'caution' or 'foresight'. It has a quaint and old-fashioned charm.
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Prudy Pendergrass
Character in 'The Scarlet Letter' symbolizing moral guidance.
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